Legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman to create a fellowship program to support entrepreneurs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields was advanced by the Senate Labor Committee. …
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Legislation sponsored by Senators Christopher “Kip” Bateman and Michael Doherty establishing a task force to address flooding in Somerset and Hunterdon counties was approved by the Senate Environment & Energy …
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Committee Approves Bateman Bill to Increase Use of Renewable Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman that would make significant changes to existing law concerning Class I renewable energy portfolio standards to provide a statutory framework for greenhouse gas emission …
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Singer Bill to Improve Access to Integrated Behavioral and Primary Healthcare Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-Monmouth, Ocean) to improve coordination between primary and behavioral healthcare services has cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. Sen. Robert …
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Advanced: Singer Bill Expanding Access to Job Training to Prevent Recidivism of Released Drug Offenders
Legislation would allow persons with drug convictions to participate in Work First New Jersey; expand access to job training to help families become self-sufficient Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer …
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Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) urged her Democrat colleagues to end the partisan gridlock finally fill a state Supreme Court vacancy with David Bauman, of Monmouth County. David Bauman when first …
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A pair of tax-cut bills sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris) was advanced by the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee. Legislation by Sen. Steven Oroho would phase out …
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Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) voted to pass a pair of tax-cut bills through the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee. Sen. Jennifer Beck voted for a pair of tax-cut bills before …
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Senator Diane Allen (R-Burlington) issued the following statement reiterating her commitment to continue working to protect Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from President Obama’s latest closure attempt and to enhance its economic …
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Bateman Bill Expanding Eligibility for Benefits Under “Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights” Passes Senate
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman to include the domestic or civil union partner of a homicide victim among those eligible to receive compensation, as …
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Senate Democrats voted again to block the passage of bipartisan legislation to reform the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. During Thursday’s Senate session, Senate Republican Leader Tom …
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Senator Jim Holzapfel’s (R-10) legislation to increase penalties for leaving a loaded firearm within easy access of a minor resulting in injury or death was approved by the New Jersey …
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Senator Joe Pennacchio (R—Morris, Passaic) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats voted in favor of dead-end reforms for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, while …
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The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean to strengthen local government accountability and ethics, in part, by transferring oversight at the municipal and county …
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Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) announced that additional school funding for Freehold, Red Bank and other under-adequacy districts is included in New Jersey’s proposed FY2017 budget. Sen. Jennifer Beck was joined by …
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Senator Steven Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s budget address and the upcoming legislative budget season: Sen. Steven Oroho said that in upcoming budgeting process …
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Connors, Rumpf & Gove: Small Businesses & Seniors Will Be Hit Hard by Minimum Wage Increase
Imposing more state mandates will have a chilling effect on New Jersey’s economy warned the 9th Legislative District delegation, following the announcement of what is the latest in a string …
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Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove want their position to be known to legislative colleagues and special interests bent on increasing New Jersey’s …
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Senate Republican Budget Officer Anthony Bucco introduced legislation to help address exactly why employers leave New Jersey, in the aftermath of the Mercedes-Benz’s impending move of 1,000 jobs to Georgia. …
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Holzapfel and McGuckin Introduce Bill Reducing Wages for Civilly Committed Sexually Violent Predators
Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin of the 10th Legislative District have introduced legislation, S-2607/A-4095, which would require civilly committed sexually violent predators to be paid the same rate …
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Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Christopher J. Brown and Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg (all R-8) issued the following statements on Gov. Christie’s State of the State address: Governor Chris Christie gives …
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Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) released the following statement regarding the public hearing on the Port Ambrose LNG facility held at the Eatontown Sheraton on January 8, 2015: Sen. Jennifer Beck speaking …
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The Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris) renaming State Highway Route 15 in Sussex County in honor of the late …
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The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Kyrillos to allow hunting of game animals on every day of the week, during established hunting seasons. Legislation …
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Senator Diane Allen (R-Burlington) issued the following statement after legislation she sponsored granting free death certificates to veterans was signed into law today by Acting Governor Kim Guadagno. Family members …